Fiction Writing Tutors in Hillside, IL
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Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education-History
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My main goal is to assist students in developing critical thinking skills and to apply these skills to major concepts or situations . I prefer to work in a one-on-one settings to help with this process . My teaching philosophy is constantly being adjusted to best suit my...
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Wheaton College - BA, Philosophy
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My main goal is to clarify information for students and give them a sense of achievement . When I am not busy teaching, I thoroughly enjoy exploring nature . I also love playing board games and reading, specifically non-fiction books . I currently reside in Warrenville,...
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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies/International Studies
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I am not big on lecturing, and am certainly not a know-it-all . Nor am I a human Wikipedia . I don't believe in pushing large amounts of information into your mind; instead, I provide lessons in small?bite-sized pieces . I will ask questions a lot, however, you have nothing...
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Northwestern University - BA, English/Psychology
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My schooling helped me develop many skills, several of which I now share with?my students.I particularly enjoy teaching English classes, offering assistance with Creative and Fiction Writing, Reading, American and British Literature, Grammar and Mechanics, and Essay Editing . ...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - BM, BA, Music, History , University of Illinois at Chicago - PhD, History--British, World, Science Studies
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I also quite enjoy Sherlock Holmes and science fiction .????? ACT, History, Anthropology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP United States History, AP World History, College Essays, English,...
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University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, English, Russian , DePaul University - Masters, Secondary Education - English
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I'm currently pursuing a graduate degree in secondary education with an English emphasis, and I'm looking forward to becoming a high school English teacher . I find that I learn as much from my students as they learn from me, and I'm excited to help new students understand...
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Southern Oregon U - BA, English and Writing
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I have been successful with the students and?watching them develop their skills is something I take pleasure in every time . I instill in all of the students I teach that?education is crucial to leading a well-balanced life . When I am not tutoring or teaching, I like to...
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Boston University - Bachelors, History , Boston College - Masters, Secondary Education, History
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I encourage my students to ask questions when they come up, rather than waiting for the lesson to finish . We work at their natural learning pace, spending as much or as little time as needed on each concept . By understanding the student's learning style and needs, we can...
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Rice University - BA, Sociology and Policy Studies
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There are writing errors that are not acceptable in the realms of higher education.Some of the key areas of writing I encourage students to focus on include clarity, correct grammar, and the ability to reason strongly . These skills should be developed in high school long...
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John Carroll University - BA, English/Philosophy , John Carroll University - MA, English , University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - ABD...
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College English, Comparative Literature, English, English Grammar and Syntax, Essay Editing, High School English, Literature, Middle School Reading, Middle School Reading Comprehension, Middle School Science, Middle School Writing, Reading, Science, Writing My teaching...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, English , University of Missouri-Kansas City - Masters, English
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I have found that one of the most important attributes of a good writer is for the writer to become a ruthless editor of their own work, and along with teaching writing, I teach my students how to become powerful editors . I am able to tutor students of all ages, from...
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University of California Irvine - Bachelors, Drama
Experience
However, in high school I began to learn more about the philosophy behind the theater, discovering methods, strategies, and ideas that I would ultimately share with my own students . I continued along this path at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at the University of...
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Ohio State University-Main Campus - BA, English and Psychology
Experience
I carried his passion?with me to college, where I enrolled in history classes still profoundly affected by the social studies seminar he spearheaded when I was in seventh grade . Even today, when I help students with math or English, I try to echo his zest for teaching .?...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics , University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International...
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I also feel that learning isn't just knowing enough to pass a test. Learning should be a source of joy and should lead to the wisdom that helps us survive and prosper, no matter the vagaries of life.I began my teaching career in South Korea, teaching English as a Second...